in 2008.
In 1986, Marwan enrolled in the University of Saint Espirit Kasslik in Lebanon. He studied piano and harmony there and during his university years, and he won a prize in a music composition contest. The award was presented to the singer by former Lebanese President Amin Joumayel in the following year. In 1988, Marwan produced his very first album Asak Habibi depending solely on himself in writing the lyrics and composing the songs, and of course producing it. The album was not that big of a hit unfortunately.
Marwan started a new phase in his life in 1989, but not as a singer. He performed in various variety shows, such as Aghani Aghani and Studio Al-Fan, on the keyboard. He continued as a keyboard player till 1996 and played with many famous bands; like Sabah's band. But during that period, Marwan was able to come up with a single, Fik Yamma Balak. It was released in 1994 and established he as a talented singer. He then went on to lead Wael Kfoury's band as well as other famous Lebanese singers as before. This gave Khoury the chance to see the world and go on tour as a conductor. In 1997 he wrote, composed and performed his second single Lasbor Ala Wela. It was not until 1999 however that Marwan finally became known in the music industry as a writer/composer. He came up with two hit songs for Nawal Al Zoghbi Tia and Dalouna. Then the year 2001 came along and with it Marwan launched his first official album Khayal El-Omr. The very next year, Khoury shot his first video clip Ya Shog with director Bassem Christo. In 2003, the singer got his first recognition as a talented composer and was awarded Murex D'Or as the best composer.
In 2004, Marwan reached his milestone. He landed a five-year contract with a major production company, Rotana. He then released his second solo album Kel El Asayed in May of that year. The album and the title song were a big hit and their popularity spread fast. It was this album that actually made Marwan famous in the Arab world and in Egypt. To further the success he had achieved, Marwan released a video for the title song of his album the following month. The video was directed by his brother, Claude Khoury. Marwan released another hit album in 2005, Asr El Shawq. His latest album, Ana wl Leil , was released in 2008.
Khayef La Trouhi
Marwan Khoury Lyrics
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خايف لا تروحي ...خايف على روحي
انا حدك خايف على طول
من لهفة قلبي خايف على حبي مش قادر خبي ولا قول
خايف يا قلي لولا روحتي انسى حالي فتش عليكي ما لاقيكي بهالليالي حديي ما تكوني حدي ما تكوني
خايف عا قلبي لما يسألني عليكي شو بدي قيلو والعطر يسأل عليكي تشتاق عيوني تشتاق عيوني
متعلق فيكي بدي خبيكي حدي خليكي على طول بسمع همساتك بلحق دعساتك خوفي توديكي على طول
خايف عاقلبي لما يسالني عليكي شو بدي قيلو والعطر يسال عليكي تشتاق عيوني تشتاق عيوني
اه اه اه اه اه
خايف يا قلبي لولا رحتي انسى حالي فتش عليكي ما لاقيكي بهالليالي حدي ما تكوني حدي ما تكوني
خايف عاقلبي لما يسالني عليكي شو بدي قيلو والعطر يسال عليكي تشتاق عيوني تشتاق عيوني
In Khayef La Trouhi, Marwan Khoury sings about fearing the departure of his beloved. He starts by saying that he is afraid for his own soul, highlighting just how important this person is to him. He admits that he is always afraid because he cannot hide or deny the love he feels. He is afraid that without her presence, he will not be able to find her as she is the only one who can fulfill him. He expresses his deep sadness at the thought of never having her by his side again.
He goes on to talk about the feeling of being attached to someone and not wanting to let them go. Khoury mentions how he wishes that he could keep her constantly by his side, never letting her go. He is so consumed by his love for her that even the sound of her voice sends chills down his spine. He is willing to do anything to hold onto her, including following her wherever she goes just to be near her.
Overall, the song is a heartfelt plea for his loved one not to leave him, as he struggles to imagine life without her. It's a portrayal of how powerful love can be, and how it can instill fears of the unknown even in the most confident and strong individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
خايف لا تروحي
I'm afraid you will leave
خايف لا تروحي ...خايف على روحي
I'm afraid you will leave... afraid for my soul
انا حدك خايف على طول
I'm always afraid for you
من لهفة قلبي خايف على حبي مش قادر خبي ولا قول
I can't hide or express my love because of my trembling heart
خايف يا قلي لولا روحتي انسى حالي فتش عليكي ما لاقيكي بهالليالي حديي ما تكوني حدي ما تكوني
I'm afraid if you go, I'll be lost searching for you and you won't be there, never ever
خايف عا قلبي لما يسألني عليكي شو بدي قيلو والعطر يسأل عليكي تشتاق عيوني تشتاق عيوني
I'm afraid when my heart asks me about you and the scent asks about you, my eyes miss you
متعلق فيكي بدي خبيكي حدي خليكي على طول بسمع همساتك بلحق دعساتك خوفي توديكي على طول
I want to keep you close to me at all times, to listen to your whispers and follow your steps, afraid to lose you
اه اه اه اه اه
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Contributed by Lincoln B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.